Help with Luger

Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:24 PM

I am looking at possibly getting my first Luger. Saw this one for sale locally. It has 1940 and then 42 on the top. All numbers apear to match including mag. Any info or possible value would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:29 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:30 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:31 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:33 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:36 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:38 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:39 PM

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Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 06:41 PM

Hope these pictures are decent enough.

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2012, 07:04 PM

I'd like to see better pictures of the finish as some photos look kind of "globby", like a dip re-finish, but most look OK. Numbers seem OK. What's he wanting for it? Holster, spare mag?
dju

Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 07:22 PM

Yeah sorry for the pictures. Asking 1000 and come as shown. Thank you

alanint · 11-11-2012, 07:49 PM

The photos look ok to me. It looks like a lot of oil on the gun. For a gun in this shape with original finish and a matching mag, $1,000 is a steal...

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2012, 08:25 PM

Agreed. A VERY attractive price if the finish is orig. If you were selling I'd guestimate $1700. dju

Ajruger · 11-11-2012, 08:58 PM

Thank you

LWaali · 11-11-2012, 09:14 PM

I just want to test myself in what I am learning here.. but would I be paranoid if I said that the wear does not look proper for it being 'use' wear?

DavidJayUden · 11-11-2012, 09:53 PM

I don't think you would be paranoid at all. I look at the frame rails just over the takedown lever and it just looks too good. But some photos look correct. I'd like to have this one in my hands.
dju

sheepherder · 11-11-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

I'd like to see better pictures of the finish as some photos look kind of "globby", like a dip re-finish...

A dip refinish should not look 'globby', it should look thin...If it looks like it was dipped in roofing tar, then it's not a dip blue...

My P-38 is a VoPo dip re-blue and looks very much like an original blue...I've heard some RC/VoPo refurbs look like they were tarred, but I've never seen one up close...

Just my $.02...

DavidJayUden · 11-12-2012, 07:45 AM

The dip finished ones that I have seen are a bit blacker and a tad bit thicker than standard salt bluing. Closer to paint actually. And the only part I'm questioning is the takedown lever on this gun, the rest either looks OK or the pictures are too poor to say otherwise. Like I said, I'd like to have it here in front of me, but given what we have here, I'll go ou t on the limb and accept it as original finish.
Certainly worth the $1000 asking price.
dju

alanint · 11-12-2012, 09:18 AM

Remember you are not seeing any frame wear above the takedown because in the photo provided the toggle is back and the upper receiver retracted behind the sideplate. Also, the bolt has a correct plum color for this era Mauser pistol. The very light wear on the grips also match the balance of the pistol's condition.

Hey, there were some people that obtained pistols back then and just put them away. They don't all have to beat up.

Ajruger · 11-12-2012, 11:46 AM

Thank you for the info and help.

11-11-2012, 06:24 PM	#1
Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Help with Luger I am looking at possibly getting my first Luger. Saw this one for sale locally. It has 1940 and then 42 on the top. All numbers apear to match including mag. Any info or possible value would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

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Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am having a hard time posting images. Attached Thumbnails

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Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	2872 on all visible parts Attached Thumbnails

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Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hope these pictures are decent enough. Attached Thumbnails

11-11-2012, 07:04 PM	#10
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'd like to see better pictures of the finish as some photos look kind of "globby", like a dip re-finish, but most look OK. Numbers seem OK. What's he wanting for it? Holster, spare mag? dju

11-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#11
Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yeah sorry for the pictures. Asking 1000 and come as shown. Thank you

11-11-2012, 07:49 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The photos look ok to me. It looks like a lot of oil on the gun. For a gun in this shape with original finish and a matching mag, $1,000 is a steal...

11-11-2012, 08:25 PM	#13
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Agreed. A VERY attractive price if the finish is orig. If you were selling I'd guestimate $1700. dju

11-11-2012, 08:58 PM	#14
Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you

11-11-2012, 09:14 PM	#15
LWaali User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 99 Thanks: 67 Thanked 20 Times in 9 Posts	I just want to test myself in what I am learning here.. but would I be paranoid if I said that the wear does not look proper for it being 'use' wear?

11-11-2012, 09:53 PM	#16
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I don't think you would be paranoid at all. I look at the frame rails just over the takedown lever and it just looks too good. But some photos look correct. I'd like to have this one in my hands. dju

11-12-2012, 07:45 AM	#18
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	The dip finished ones that I have seen are a bit blacker and a tad bit thicker than standard salt bluing. Closer to paint actually. And the only part I'm questioning is the takedown lever on this gun, the rest either looks OK or the pictures are too poor to say otherwise. Like I said, I'd like to have it here in front of me, but given what we have here, I'll go ou t on the limb and accept it as original finish. Certainly worth the $1000 asking price. dju

11-12-2012, 09:18 AM	#19
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Remember you are not seeing any frame wear above the takedown because in the photo provided the toggle is back and the upper receiver retracted behind the sideplate. Also, the bolt has a correct plum color for this era Mauser pistol. The very light wear on the grips also match the balance of the pistol's condition. Hey, there were some people that obtained pistols back then and just put them away. They don't all have to beat up.

11-12-2012, 11:46 AM	#20
Ajruger User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Near Memphis TN Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you for the info and help.